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APB News: All Points Broadcasting and BeyondTue, 24 Feb 2015 21:46:27 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Do You Wish for MICHE This Christmas?http://www.apbnews.com/shopping/do-you-wish-for-miche-this-christmas/
http://www.apbnews.com/shopping/do-you-wish-for-miche-this-christmas/#commentsSat, 05 Nov 2011 22:22:13 +0000http://www.apbnews.com/?p=423If you’re looking for a gift that will stand the test of time and even change with the seasons, I’ve got a recommendation. About a year ago, I bought my first bag from MICHE (rhymes with fishy). Now, I’ve got what looks like three different purses in my wardrobe – but they are really 3 purses in 1. What makes the MICHE different from a regular purse?

It’s got an inner bag that holds all your valuables and a magnetic outer “shell” that you can switch out as often as you like. So far, I’ve got one classic bag and 3 shells (including the Ella in the photo). Here’s what I think of my experience with this handbag over the past 12 months:

The Classic Bag

Quality – This bag has stood up well to constant use. The construction and stitching are tight and the materials are of good quality. You can wipe down the faux leather components and brush out the fabric interior as needed to keep it clean.

Design – Nothing fancy, but it has everything you really need. There’s an elastic inner pocket for your cell phone, one for a wallet, and a zippered pocket for a checkbook and anything else you don’t want rattling around. MICHE does sell a bigger bag for those who need to carry more stuff.

The Shells

So far, I’ve owned the Vivien (now discontinued), the Ella, and the Adrian. The shimmering silver blue coating on the Vivien started to wear off at about 10 months and had to be retired. The “patent leather” Ella and Adrian appear to be made of sterner stuff. All 3 are absolutely gorgeous. The magnets hold the shell firmly in place throughout the day.

What’s New?

MICHE has got a hot new line of shells and accessories out for November with fuchsia as the prevailing color. These might just end up on the wish list of someone you know!

Full disclosure: I wish I was getting free swag or a bag of cash from MICHE for this review, but I’m not!

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http://www.apbnews.com/shopping/surf-clothing-that-gives-back/#commentsTue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:16 +0000http://www.apbnews.com.php5-19.websitetestlink.com/?p=170
Anyone familiar with the action sports clothing industry knows that there are a plethora of competitors out there. From Quicksilver to RVCA to Hurley and Billabong, how should one choose which to wear and which to leave on the rack at the store? Since most of this type of apparel looks and feels roughly the same I suggest looking at what else the company does besides simply selling clothing.

As you might be aware, more and more companies are becoming socially conscious and incorporating giving back into their business models. While this trend may seem like a new fad, there were a few companies that pioneered the revolution a while back. The company that started this trend in the action sports apparel space is Jedidiah Clothing. Since the year 2000, Jedidiah has been aiding humanitarian organizations across the globe through sales of surf clothing and other apparel. Though the styles have changed over the years, their focus of using apparel sales as a vehicle to provide care, support and financial resources to those in need has stayed constant.

Each season, Jedidiah partners with a different nonprofit and sales from that season help to complete a specific project for that organization. Whether it be building a homeless center or sending kids to college, the projects Jedidiah works toward are both ambitious and inspirational.

This season, all sales benefit the nonprofit Invisible Children in rebuilding war-torn schools in Northern Uganda. While you may not have time to go to Africa, every purchase you make at the Jedidiah Clothing Online Store directly helps the children in Northern Uganda by giving them a place to learn.